Teen Left Fighting for Life After Brutal Stabbing in Folkestone

A teenage boy is battling for his life after a savage stabbing in Folkestone, Kent, on Tuesday evening. The horrific attack near the town’s bus station has rocked the local community.

Massive Crime Scene and Helicopter Airlift

Emergency services rushed to Middleberg Square at around 7.30pm following reports of the stabbing. Armed police, paramedics, and the Kent, Sussex, and Surrey Air Ambulance all scrambled to the scene. The victim, a local teen, was airlifted to a major trauma centre in London with life-changing injuries.

Four Teens Arrested Amid Intense Police Hunt

Kent Police quickly arrested four other teenagers in connection with the attack. Officers also launched a weapon search in the area as the crime scene remains sealed off. Witnesses described the paramedics working frantically at the scene, saying the victim “didn’t look good.”

Kent Police have been approached for further updates. More on this developing story to follow.

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